Specializing in Dialysis Access Management

Providence Access Care, located in Providence, Rhode Island, offers a full range of minimally invasive procedures for dialysis access management in a family-oriented outpatient center that prides itself on being compassionate and welcoming. Providence Access Care is dedicated to delivering excellent vascular care to every patient, at every visit, without sacrificing warmth or personal attention.

Medical Director Dr. Jonah Licht, a fellowship-trained and board-certified interventional nephrologist, and the entire clinical team use the most up-to-date techniques to prevent and resolve complications, improving their patients’ quality of life and easing their symptoms.

At Providence Access Care, patients are the heart of the center’s practice. Each patient is unique and is treated as such. This commitment to patient care is just one of the traits that sets this trusted vascular care center apart from others in the area.

Vascular Care Has Evolved. It’s About Choices.

People living with vascular conditions don’t want overnight stays in the hospital, lengthy recovery periods and scheduling issues. They want to return to their daily lives quickly. Providence Access Care delivers a different healthcare experience; one that is invested in people, communication and best-in-class care.

Providence Access Care is committed to superior service and delivering far more. Patients can expect:

Prompt appointments For dialysis access management patients, Providence Access Care offers same day/next day appointments when at all possible, allowing a prompt return to scheduled dialysis treatments. At the center, patients avoid the complexities of a hospital admission and return home to recover that same day.

Exceptional patient care Patients encounter a team that is kind and respectful, never indifferent. Individual needs are accommodated to ensure patients are comfortable and kept well-informed.

Efficient and customized communication The team at Providence Access Care partners with your physician care team, focusing on coordinating your vascular care. Immediate post-procedure reports are sent to your referring physicians and comprehensive reports follow within 24 hours after the procedure.

Patient education Patients see us as partners working to find the best treatment to fit their individual needs in vascular care. Online and printed materials are vital components of the patient experience and help patients to be well-informed about their health and available treatment options.

Whether you are a current or a new patient, thank you for entrusting your vascular care to the experts at Providence Access Care.

Providence Access Care is managed by Azura Vascular Care, a national network of outpatient vascular and ambulatory surgery centers. Our shared goal is to deliver the most advanced care there is—combining the extensive resources of a nationwide organization with the relationships, exceptional patient experience, and clinical capabilities of a trusted local provider.

Physicians

Jonah Licht, MD

Jonah Licht, MD is an interventional nephrologist who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of dialysis patients. Dr. Licht specializes in dialysis access management, the treatment of arterial steal syndrome and the management of tunneled catheters. He also specializes in PICC and Port placements for long term antibiotic care and chemotherapy. Dr. Licht is the founder and Medical Director of Providence Access Care in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Licht graduated cum laude from Georgetown University and was awarded a medical degree from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. He completed an internal medicine residency at Brown Medical School and a nephrology fellowship at Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Licht is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, and the Rhode Island Medical Society. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown Medical School and is actively involved in the nephrology training program. He is licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island with his wife and three children. Dr. Licht is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology and is certified in Vascular Access Procedures by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.

Treatment & Services

Providence Access Care knows vascular care. Specializing in the critical maintenance and management of dialysis accesses, Dr. Jonah Licht treats and manages a range of vascular access issues using the latest in minimally invasive techniques in an outpatient setting. The center provides individualized care in a timely fashion so that you can return to your normal routine with minimal disruption to your regular dialysis schedule.

Procedures Include:

If you are receiving treatment such as chemotherapy, it may involve frequent injections and the need for accessible veins. A port or PICC placement can help make these procedures more comfortable for you, especially if your treatment requires frequent access to the bloodstream for medication delivery or blood withdrawal. Talk to Dr. Jonah Licht about how you can spare your veins from frequent needle sticks.

Malvern, PA, June 20, 2017 Fresenius Vascular Care, a national network of outpatient vascular care and ambulatory surgery centers that specialize in minimally invasive techniques to treat and manage a wide range of vascular conditions, has today announced its new name, Azura Vascular Care, as part of a strategic rebranding initiative.

Fresenius Medical Care Acquires American Access Care

Fresenius Medical Care of North America Announces Acquisition of National Vascular Care

Oct 3, 2010

Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest provider of dialysis services and products, today announced that its subsidiary, U.S. Vascular Access Holdings, LLC has completed the acquisition of National Vascular Care, Inc. Based in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, National Vascular Care is a premier provider of vascular services that works in partnership with leading vascular surgeons, nephrologists, interventional radiologists and cardiologists throughout the United States to develop, own and manage specialty outpatient surgery centers dedicated to improving the delivery of vascular care in the U.S.

The Providence Access Care team is devoted to providing exceptional care and delivering the best outcome and experience possible. Highly trained physicians and clinical staff are there at every step of the journey, supporting patients and their families through the full course of treatment, including providing educational support to help enhance understanding of their vascular condition and treatment plan. Visit the Azura Vascular Care Infinity Blog for educational articles and patient stories, or click Knowledge Center to access info sheets, videos and more.